Joseph Witham (1831-1912) The Cunard steam ship Servia Signed

Joseph Witham (1831-1912)

The Cunard steam ship Servia

Signed, inscribed L'vepool, and dated 1881

Oil on canvas

77 x 128cm; 30¼ x 50¼in

This was the first passenger ship to be lit with electricity

Provenance:

Christies, 31/10/02, lot 500

Lots 241-340 - A private collection of Marine Paintings assembled over 25 years by a retired Master Mariner - this varied collection has been well researched and most lots are sold with a file of provenance and information